Happy Thanksgiving

I know it's a week past Thanksgiving, but life gets busy. We had a great relaxing Thanksgiving with the Alexanders. Gayle came up on Tuesday for a Nature Day at Sydney's school. Tyler loved spending time at Sydney's school. She did lots of fun activities. They sang songs in the circle, made paper, painted hands for hand prints, and made a nature frame. She also showed us the bird house she made and hung at school. The highlight was a nature walk. Grammy brought up binoculars that the kids loved! It was fun to see nature through their eyes. They love sticks and leaves. A great morning.



After Nature Day, Grammy took the kids back to her house for a sleep-over with her and Papa. Ryan and I were coming down the next day for the Thanksgiving holiday. The kids were so excited to go! They had lots of fun with Grammy and Papa. They went to lunch and each got a toy "iphone." They also painted a hanging to go in their rooms that says "I am a child of God." It turned out really cute. While they were there they helped Grammy make pies and each got to make their own individual pie. Tyler especially liked this on Thanksgiving. He ate the whole thing! He thought it was a great day. Sydney liked reading with Papa a Dr. Seuss book. They had a great time! For Thanksgiving Ryan helped cook the turkeys. They were yummy and looked absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed spending time together and having another wonderful weekend.

This Thanksgiving I am thankful for many things. Mostly my family. I am thankful for a wonderful husband who takes great care of us. I am thankful for a daughter who makes me laugh and her wonderful perspective on life. I am thankful for a son who shows me life through the eyes of a child who is continually growing and learning every day. I am thankful for the little one that will be joining our family soon. We are excited for another precious spirit from our Heavenly Father. It is a great season of many thanks.